The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding a current diagnosis of left forearm or elbow disability, and to address whether any diagnosed condition is related to an in-service injury. The Veteran's representative argues that a positive sensitivity test from June 1981 may indicate an injury.
The deciding factor: The Board found insufficient evidence for a current diagnosis and remanded the case to obtain further medical examination and opinion regarding the etiology of any diagnosed conditions, including the significance of the June 1981 sensitivity test.
- Claimed conditions
- left forearm injury, left elbow pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 10, 2020
- Citation
- 20024832
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The appeal for left arm condition is dismissed. The Veteran's claims for right knee disability, headaches, left elbow pain, and left knee pain are all granted.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for hypertension, left elbow pain, lumbar spine disorder, OSA, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and UTI have been reopened due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The claims are now pending for further adjudication.
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